From East Africa, home to Kenya, to the western coast of Sierra Leone, the continent is home to diverse populations that have both experienced and influenced much of modern history. Africa features climates ranging from tropical beaches to vast desert regions. Despite decades of systemic and economic challenges, countries across Africa have made significant progress […] The post Poverty Reduction Efforts Across Africa appeared first on The Borgen Project.

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In the crystalline waters off Kenya's coast, coral reefs are thriving—evidence of a rare good-news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.

Growing up in Tahiti, Anna-Bella Failloux saw firsthand the threat posed by mosquitoes: Nearly a third of adults on the picturesque island once had swollen limbs from elephantiasis caused by their bites.

Philadelphia’s food scene earned top honors at the 2026 James Beard Awards. Kalaya, the popular Southern Thai restaurant located in Fishtown, won the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurant award. The foundation recognized the restaurant for its consistent excellence in both food and hospitality. The honor adds to Kalaya’s previous James Beard success. The restaurant won the foundation’s Best New Restaurant award in 2020. Also recognized during the awards ceremony was Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya. Ito won Best Chef Award for the Mid-Atlantic region. Royal Sushi & Izakaya, located in the city’s Queen Village neighborhood, was also in the running for a Michelin star last year. The restaurant and bar is considered one of the most difficult reservations to secure in Philadelphia.

A copper-based compound restored the brain’s ability to clear toxic Alzheimer’s proteins, dramatically reducing amyloid buildup and improving memory in laboratory experiments. The findings point to a potentially fast-tracked new treatment strategy because the drug has already been tested in humans for other neurological conditions.

No state earned an A+ grade, but 12 of the 13 highest-rated states are in the Midwest and South

Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holding Spain's star-studded lineup to a shocking 0-0 draw. The veteran keeper was everywhere as the Spanish team and its fans became increasingly frustrated.

It's not just one or two shopping carts, but there's what appears to be dozens of them spanning the Colma Creek marsh adjacent to the SF bay. "This is certainly the greatest concentration that I've ever seen in one place," said a representative from Save the Bay about the shopping carts along the trail.

The San Andreas Fault and San Jacinto Fault Zone have reached their highest stress levels in 1,000 years, according to a study by researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, leading scientists to wonder when California’s next “Big One” will occur. The fault lines have reached “unprecedented levels,” according to the study, which was [...]

4 things to know about the weather: Another perfect day Warmer Wednesday Sweltering Thursday Weekend still looks good It’ll be hard to beat Monday’s weather but we’re sure going to give it a try. Monday’s high in D.C. was 82° and Tuesday will be much the same. What will be different is that Tuesday will come with quite a bit more sun and noticeably less wind. Northwest breezes Tuesday morning will eventually be turning back around to the south by Tuesday evening as a warm front moves into the region. That front will bring clouds, and maybe even a sprinkle or two, with it Tuesday night. The risk of getting a few drops will come in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Morning clouds will give way to increasing sunshine so highs Wednesday will return to the mid- to upper 80s. A stiff southwest wind will bring the high heat and humidity back for Thursday afternoon.  Plan for low to mid-90s with the heat index once again closing in on 100°. There will be a ri